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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1934-11-20 - CC`~4~~ REGULAR MEFTINCr NOVEMBER 20th, 1934. The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular session, at the City Ha11, 11331 place Street, on above date, at 7:30 P.M. Mayor Boster in the chair. Councilmen I'~ake, Meyer, Daetweiler and Roster answered the roll call. Councilman Snyder was absent. It was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman Meyer that the minutes of the previous adjourned regular meeting of November 13th, 1934 be approved as written. Roll Call : "'"" Ayes: Councilmen Lake, Meyer, Daetweiler and Boster. Noes: None Absent: Councilman Snyder. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: A communication was received from the National Engineering Company relative to designing, constructing and financing of revenue producing municipal utilities, which would require that the City make all billings and collect all revenue--and from the gross revenues thus collected, would pay all operating and maintenance costs; the revenue bonds would not be a tax obligation of the city and would never be con- . sidered as a general obligation of .the people, wishing an opportunity of explaining in detail the plan, if the Council so desire. There being no objection, the Mayor ordered the communication filed, with the request that they appear before the Council and explain the matter further at the next meeting. A communication was received from Mr. G. W. Rehfeld protesting because he was forced to pay a penalty amounting to approximately 5.00 because he was unable to pay his water bill on the 20th on account of sickness in his family, however that re did pay same the first thing the next morning, requesting that he be refl7nded the amount of the penalty. There being no oh iection, the l~~avor rP~'erred tie matter to the ~9ater Committee to take the matter un with the 5'Vater Superintendent. An application was received from Mr. James `Rleslev Fly ativlying for the position of motorcycle officer; also report of activities of """"' Police Department was received from Chief of Police Bailey; also health report for week ending November 10th, 1934. There being no objection, the Mayor ordered same filed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. G. W. Rehfeld addressed the Council on the matter of weeds, suggesting that weeds be cleaned off of the sidewalks on Long Beach Blvd., Imperial Highway and other streets; also protesting about dirt on the side- walk on Long Beach Blvd.; also suggesting that people who are delinquent on their water bills and are unable to pay same, could work out their bill in the cleaning of weeds and the dirt off as alluded to. Mayor Boster thanked Mr. Rehfeld for his recommendations, .stating that this has been the practise that the Council have pursued and that he will instruct the Chairman of the Street Department to contract the Street Superintendent and see that weeds are taken care of as suggested; also stating than application has been made to the SERA for a weed eradication project and if approved all weeds will be cleaned off of lots. Mr. Floyd B. Rowlee addressed the Council relative to a water bill standing against 3750 Platt Avenue, stating that the owner Mr. Hume who lived there several years ago signed for the water, since which time it has been rented and the tenant moved out about four months ago leaving a 12.00 water bill unpaid and that RRrs. Bryant informs him that the bill must be paid; Mr. Rowlee stating further that Mr. Hume had never been notified of the delinquent water ri~1 and was not aware that his tenant "-"` did not pay his water bills ae they were presented, requesting if there is any way by wri.cr tl^is ri1.1 can be reduced 3t will be arnreeiated. There being no objection, the Mayor re.ferre~ the matter to the Chairman of the 4Jater Department to investigate and report back to the Council. REPORTS OP' SPECItiL COtwBGtITTr:~S Engineer Bateman reported in writing with respect to the petition of property owners on i~arlow tivenue, requestirg that the lights be discontinued on said Street, to the effect that he has checked same and finds that same represents 54jo of the assessable frontage and 59/ of the improved property along Barlow Avenue, and is therefore a majority petition, however, that he doubts the advisability to discontinue these X41. lights at the present time as requested, as the right of the Council to so modify assessments of ter confirmation of the assessment roll and sub- sequent levying of the assessment is seriously questioned. There being no objection, the matter was carried over to next meeting for further consideration. Councilman Lake reported on the matter of the request of Orrin Wright for refund of portion of water rent paid on the rear house on his lot described as Lot 832, Tract 3078, stating that he recommends the refund of 14.25 as requested as in checking the ordinance he finds that he has been improperly billed as the ownership is in one name and the charge for the rear house should have been 75~`per month in lieu of ~1.50~ Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman Meyer that the City Attorney be instructed to draft a Resolution authorizing the payment of said claim. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Lake, Meyer, Daetweiler, and Boater. Noes: None Absent: Council_m~n "nvder. NF1~ BiTr IT~~ `" commun ca 3_on was received from City Treas~a.rer Reed reporting wr at he has accomplished in the matter of nurcrasing 'bonds and coupons in A. &. I. District No. 19 at a discount of 60~ for bonds and 50~ on coupons as authorized at the last meeting of the Council, suggesting authorization to purchase bonds and coupons in h. & I. District No. 16 (California Street), stating that he believes that he can purchase 45,100.00 bonds and X8,000.00 of matured coupons together with the accrued interest from July 2nd, 1934, amounting to date in excess of 1,175.00 for the sum of ~10,Q00.00, which can be paid out of the Special Assessment and Tax Relief Fund. There being no objection, the Mayor ordered the matter tabled until next Tuesday night when the Council are gong to convene to go into other bond matters to be discussed by the City Treasurer. An Ordinance of the City of Lynwood, California, Amending Ordinance No. 241 of the City of Lynwood, providing for licensing and regulating the carrying on of certain Businesses, professions, trades, callings, and occupations, fixing a penalty for violation thereof; repealing all ordinances in conflict therewith, by fixing the rate for barber shops and beauty parlors at X6.00 per year, was lntrodueed and read in full for the first time. It was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Councilman Daetweiler that ss.me be accepted as read the first time and pass to the second reading. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Lake, Meyer, Daetweiler and Boster. Noes: None Absent: Councilman °nvder. Mayor Boster stated t~+at they are endeavoring to solve the parking situation at t?~e S~',RA office, stating that shortly they are going to have crossi.r.~ men stationed there to take care of the matter; . also stating that some of the office force will re moved. A communication was received from Chief of Police Bailey to the effect that he has seen fit to revoke that certain temporary permit issued to -rlrs. Niona Spawn, 11188 Long Beach Blvd. to conduct a dance hall in connection with a beer parlor, which took effect on November 15th, 1934, requesting confirmation of his action in said matter. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman Meyer that the action of Chief.Bailey in said matter be confirmed by the,Council, and upon roll call showed the following result: Ayes: Councilmen Lake, Meyer,_Daetweiler, and Snyder. ~,., Noes: None Absent: Councilman Snyder The audit report for quarter ending September 30th, 1934 was ` submitted by Louis H. Decker, C. P. A. The Mayor suggested that the members of the Council look same over as to errors and ommissions and check over the recommendations made by the Auditor. A. communication was received from Chief of Police Bailey requesting that he be allowed X50.00 expense money in connection with his trip to-Idaho to apprehend NTr. Vern Johnson who escaped from the City Jail as the money allowed by the State was not sufficient to cover all the expense involved. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Councilman Daetweiler that said demand be allowed and, warrant be drawn on the City Treasurer f_or said amount. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Lake, Meyer, Daetweiler and Bolter. Noes: None Absent: Councilman ~~nyder. A communication was rec~ei.ved from Chief of Police Bailey sub- mitting his resignation as C,rief of Po]~ce of Twnwood to take effect on December 20th, 1Q34. Councilman. Daetweiler addressed the Council recommending that action be deferred on tris matter until next meeting when we have a full Council. Mayor Boster stated that he is not in sympathy with deferring the matter, stating that the matter has been handled in a gentlemanly wag, and that he does not care to make any passing remarks, but recommends "" that action be not deferred, but that the Council take action on the matter at this time. Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by .Councilman Meyer that the resignation of Chief of Police Leo Bailey be accepted to take effect on December 20th, 1934, however, that he be re- leased from all duties as Chief of Police immediately. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Lake, Meyer and Boster. Noes; Councilman Daetweiler. Absent: Councilman Snyder. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Councilman Lake that Police Officer Miller be appointed temporary Chief of Police at a salary of 175.00 per month. Roll Call: - Ayes: Councilmen Lake, Meyer and Boster. Noes; None - Not Voting: Councilman Daetweiler. Absent: Councilman Snyder. At this time Chief Miller came forward and the City Clerk ad- ministered the constitutional oath o~' orfjce, wrereupon Mr. Miller was inducted into tre office of Chief of ~'olice. Manor Roster stated to Mr. Miller that voU have teen appointed acting Chief of Police until the further pleasure o.f this Council. You are to perform the duties of Chief of Police, and to be the head of the "'" Police Department not only in name but in fact; that it is the duty of the police department to maintain law and order in the City fairly and impartially, and to insist upon the absolute loyalty and cooperation of every member of your department in order that police duties may be per- formed efficiently in every respect, stating further that the Council will not countenance any act of any officer at any time which tends to bring discredit upon the office or the department or which tends towards inefficiency. Mayor Bolter also presented a Notice to be posted on the door of the Police Department from the Police Commission, reading as follows: "No person is to be permitted to enter this door except on police business requiring his presence within the enclosure"; also one reading as follows: "This space is provided for the transaction of the business of the ,Police Department. No loitering will be permitted"; also one to be presented to the Fire Chief reading as follows: "This Department is maintained by the City of Lynwood for protection against Fire. No loitering will be permitted in or about the Fire Stations'. The following demands were presented: GENERAL FUND GENERAL FUND (CONT.) Mrs. Hermina ~ferbold 2.00• G. F. Garbutt ~ 2.00• Mrs. Minnie Stephens 2.00• Louis H. Decker 200.00• Chas. S. Jolliff a 2.00' Mrs. Minnie M. Baird 25.00• Mrs. Edith Terwilliger 2.00- Jack Tromes 5.00• ...., J. M. McMullen 2.00 Ross Edgar Smith 75.00• John A. Hanson 2.00' Petty Cash-Treas. Office 2.73• Mrs. Charlotte M. Quesnelle 2.00 H. A. Kaufman 54.96• Mrs. Lillie Kummerfeld 2.00• Payroll Account 1,615.00• Mrs. Mary A. Crumley 2.00' Home Supply Company 2.80- Mrs. Muriel M. Tryon 2.00- Southern Calif. Tel. Co. 45.?0' Mrs. Genevieve Long 2.00. Joseph M. Herzog 80.00' WATER DEPARTPIiENT STREET DEPARTMENT Payroll Account 362.00• Payroll Accoun ~268.30- Home Supply Co. 3.37• Home Supply Company 1.89. • LIGHTING FUND Nome "~urply ompany 91.81 - 243 It was moved by Councilman Lake and seconded by Councilman Daetweiler that the demands be allowed and warrants be drawn on the City Treasurer for said various amounts., Ro11 Call:. ~. Ayea: Councilman Lake, Meyer, Daetweiler and Buster No®s: None Absent: Councilman Snyder It was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Councilman Lake that the Mayor be authorized to appoint a committee to carrying on the program as outlined by the National Housing Act. , Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Lake, Meyer, Daetweiler and Buster. Noes: Non® Absent: Councilman Snyder. It was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Councilman Daetweiler that the meeting adjourn to November 27th, 1934, at 7:OOP.M. All members of the Council. present noting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried and it was so ordered. `____-T ~3 ~2~~~ 0 I TY F L OOD . ATTEST: f